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Welcome to the New York Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States. The New York Commandery hosts a number of educational and social events throughout the year, and builds comradery between its companions in support of the naval services. Membership in the Naval Order is by invitation only. If you have an interest, join us at one of our events.

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects, preserve documents, portraits and other records of prominent figures deeds and memories of our naval and maritime history, and through fellowship of our members advance the Naval Order's unselfish service and worthy aims for the security and enduring well-being of our country. To foster, among all American citizens, informed interest in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, with the understanding that their efficiency is essential to national security and that readiness to make victory in war certain and speedy will deter aggression and minimize dangers to world peace.

Ed Vick spent over 30 years in the marketing communications business, nearly half of that in Chairman, CEO or COO positions. He most recently served as Chairman of Young & Rubicam Advertising Worldwide.

A Naval officer prior to his business career, Ed served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. With the Navy’s River Patrol Force at the height of the war, he led over 100 combat missions on the rivers of the Mekong Delta. His Division holds the Presidential Unit Citation, the highest honor an American unit can receive for its actions in combat. Additionally, he personally holds two Bronze Star Medals with Combat “V”, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and other awards.

A native of Philadelphia, Ed holds. degrees from the University of North Carolina and Northwestern University, Ed has long been active in veterans causes. He first served on the Board of the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission and was the first Chairman of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, the largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those veterans. He currently sits on the Board of Give an Hour which provides free mental health care for veterans and their families.

Beyond veterans’ causes, he has served on the boards of the American Foundation for Aids Research, the United Negro College Fund, Northern Westchester Hospital, and the American Association of Advertising Agencies. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Advisers of the School of Media and Journalism at UNC Chapel Hill. He recently stepped down as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Episcopal Academy outside of Philadelphia.

Ed is a member of The St. Andrews Society, The Union League Club, Vietnam Veterans of America and the mysterious Ends of the Earth Society. In 2003 he published SLINGSHOT a historical fiction novel based on his experiences in Vietnam.

Naval Order of the United States New York Commandery

WELCOME ABOARD

MISSION STATEMENT

MAY 2026 LUNCHEON

Monday, 4 May 2026

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